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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1928

Page

9

American Miss Collett Wins British Golf Championship

iA Hunstanton May 14 American girl golfer Miss Collett defeated Mlle Simon Thion de la Chaune to win the British seamen's championship after a tight match. Collett led late, then sank a par on the 17th to secure a 2 up win, with spirited play from both competitors across the wind-swept course.

Hunstanton England Wi—iloia Collett Mlle Simon Thion de la Chaune Miss Collett Thion Mis Anauli Agiitire Atle Chian Ngvin Gleann Ain Will Cod Hung Mixy Collett Miss Onl- Teil Mie Thien Taduce Gienna Miley Collett U'ly Ale Tole Glenna Tn Hig Dormic Rollett Shirley Lamy Miss Huamewell New England Alrn A. J. Johnston London Mia Stewart Hanley Wotroit Miry Kreve Bonfori Lenton Plover Curtiy Clinton Iowa Copeland Grease Beltoin Advin Mido Miller Qatdanit Hilly Detroit Lo Hy Mimabethi Williamson Rtoyal Cromer Club Dorothy Compbell Hart Philadelphia J. Gochran

Irving and Harris Ball Series Even in Thriller Night

The Irving and Harris junior high clash ended 3 to 2 in favor of Irving after a tense JV inning. Coach Alyn Tlogis led Wheslington Ive Ing to edge Jock Chandler Warria in a tight rivalry that featured late drama and strong defense from both sides.

Monarch Croin Secune Alyn Tlogis Wheslington Jock Chandler Warria Afarelar Irving Saturiday Grin The Marcle Hatter Dhind Obuntey

Carruth and Thompson Reach Golf Final in City Invitational

Carruth of Kaw Antonia and Thompson of Howston advanced to the final round of the City Invitational Golf Tournament at the Country Club. The match was rescheduled after Saturday night delays, with Carruth hoping for a strong finish. In earlier results, Gipes of Surktown captured the Cardd Thought title by defeating Victoriy of San Marcos four up, and Wood of Jon Morena beat Boek of Kuenes City two up in the second Flight.

Carruth Kaw Antonia Hoxie Hi Thompson Howston Vite Country Club Fan Antonio Tom Gogson Aline Ja A. Th. Heid Dione Atlys Gipes Surktown HH. Victoriy San Marcos Wood Jon Morena Ds Boek Kuenes City Divle Terrell I. Tl Randell Ton

Boat Race Delayed by Heavy Rains Inaugural Meet Likely Postponed

Regatta officials postponed five races after weeklong downpours. Bar Autonig Bout fly AM gathered with Medina Ike Kunday neCorma to mount an improvised program to avoid disappointing Big TA Wirllng, racing club president, who announced the likely postponement. Winning results from an offshoot event, Cecil Beck of a nearby club performed a notable rescue maneuver during the three quarter mile course.

Autonig Medina neCorma Kpecaler Manny Cecil Beck Atariay Ponty Rinday Jolly Thea Ray Russell Ae Ae Varnon Skovgix Joe Oy Seul Cent

Unclear OCR fragment from Porat Dorval report Tuesday

Fragmentary text from a May day report mentions Von Porat Battfs Jack Dorval and various names. The readable items appear non cohesive with likely OCR errors and few recognizable entities.

Albert Dodges Referee Job In One Night Bout

Promoter Jack Shelton staged a lightning bout card at the Williams Street venue. Albert dodges sought to referee but instead watched as Johnny Sian defeated a rival while Boiler Barrer and Simpson delivered a four rounder.

Gayle Talbot JR Neferrer Toais Kid Allert Jack Shelton Johity Sian Albert Chuckan Sinpman Din Shelton Borns Simpson Boltock Suninx Chuck Kimipéson Eligi Krewis

New Zealand Davis Cup Team Advances to Doubles

New Zealand swept to the doubles and two singles wins to reach the next round in the Davis Cup. Andrews Young and Tit Andrews defeated Verda and Callout, while Andrewa beat Verda and Sano defeated Cackin. Saltarland pressed in Aurich with India and Swiss teams in close ties.

New Zealand Andrewa Verda G1an Sano Pinta Cackin Aurich Saltarcland Monehex India Xeatariley Rovehitman Perrier Shait Titt Boni Bene Wets Martel

College golf stars meet at Austin for annual conference

May 14 reports gathering five institutions Rice Institute Texas A M College Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University join to contest the championship now held by Texans University. Led by Guyne Bayne from Dallas the Texas team includes Downer downer Dowling Burnett and Gyteson M A with Francis Holmes as top contender. Aggie Holleron and others vie in qualifying rounds to decide the individual winner with Jimny Wil, former Texas Christian star, the defending title holder.

Austin Weans Fron Rice Institute Texas Av & M College Southern Methodist, University Texan Christian

Hockey Series II for Change in Toros Playoffs Plan

A fragmented UPI report outlines a proposed II series format changes for the Toros and related clubs. It notes a potential overhaul by the national league, with scheduling discussions postponed to a meeting in Chicago. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a discussion of advancement rights and format adjustments.

TOROS UPI Che Worhta Elampinuahity National Hockey Lepine Chisaimine Adlains Kostenlah Datavon Consett Preston Prante Crider Milton Mughea Uotrak Col Tol A. Tainan PhNadolhin Foy

Mandell Ready For World Title Bout On Thursday

Promoter Hopes for big crowd at Polo Grounds as lightweight champion Sammy Mandell prepares to defend title against rival in a long awaited battle. Mandell speaks of strategies and respect for challenger while predicting a hard fought, decisive contest.

Jimmy Universal Servion Ai the Light Young Trish Sammy Mandell Polo Grounds Wren Samimy Mandell Elmpion You Mandell Kapha Lin Mindell Jim Samy

Peterson Pigeon Flies 500 Miles in One Day

A Wickehobe pigeon named Tardy Buel owned by da Peterson of the Tone Star Fishing club reportedly flew 500 miles in a single day during a homing race from New Orleans to Set Ani Wester roeavil. The feat, aided by a Pass ehnert and Der Staffel Feed company setup, marks a record for a youth signing and includes Petersons two birds finishing behind Endy Stall, while no other owner had a finisher.

da Peterson Tone Star Fishng Club Orle Ls Fie Petersons der Staffel Oy Gramiler Itn Peterson Jett Sinise Belimil

Dying Jockey Re-lives Great Race in Delirium

Dying jockey Cleveland Poller recalls the unforgettable 104 American Derby race at Drikwell Hospital. In delirium he relives the moment Highball ran and the crowd’s cheers as he once rode the winning horse. The piece notes the race's mythic status and Poller's reflections on past glory.

Drikwell Hospital Jackey Tular

Barnes and Draper Stricken With Measles at Cal Meet

In a shaky report from Los Aneles dated May 14, Captain Lee Varnes and Weldon Draper of the University of Southern California are laid up with measles. Trojan track coach Donn Urentwell expects them to resume training soon before the national intercollegiates at the University of California. Barnes has been confined at home for several days.

Los Anuelies Cal Lee Varnes Southern California Weldon Draper Af Cleeburne Dawn Watch Abe Barnes

Monster Nine-Pound Bass Nets Wide Open Water

Angler Meyer Veletwinn hooked a nine pound bass at Medina on Sunday afternoon while fishing between Christie’s and Graniori’s shorelines. The catch drew a crowd as he battled the big fish in the shallow area near Morting on a calm holiday weekend.

Poindert Meyer Veletwinn Medina Graniori

Dyer Cup Trapshoot Off Indefinitely

Reported cancellation of the Dyer Cup trapshoot event with unclear details and tentative postponement. Local organizers and participants are awaiting updated schedules as weather and planning uncertainties persist.

Dyer Cup Dyer Siuihny San Antonio Houllier Italy

St Agnes Baseball Meet Tuesday Highlighted By Event

A scratchy sports blurb notes a Tuesday baseball event at HL Meves building. Names like Calona L Aan Feonelenn, Baeromanta TPartind Mlexinne and Meliswagil Spattia appear, with scores or innings hinted. The piece mentions venues, times, and several team standings in a period voice.

ST. Agnes Naelal Meves Vacipl Court Lioawtie Calona L Aan Feonelenn Laon Xqpol Baeromanta Mlexinne Meliswagil Spattia LON Bta Dulenling Voele Hmiconn Tosarkurin Anti

Couchman Improves with Ten Old Tricks in Tilt

Bob Couchman used ten veteran moves to dominate the match against Calan Ineum. The game featured Warren Five’s efforts and a notable late surge by midland opponents, with Couchman securing victory as the fifth, while Cheves and Rusby supported the winning side.

Co AN Cannhain Calan Font Anne Wits Calan Pot Wits Cheves Rusby Fey

Nooga Hurling Star Horan Shines in Victory

Chattanoog pitching and offense lift Noogane over Atbinti as Horan delivers strong showing. Ghattanonga and Veneranit Rovers split a double with Birmingham edging by Velrgn Ten and Avhowns key hits. Roel loses to New Orleans as Travelers win, Tucker and Gillespie spark late offense.

Byette Yesterluy Han Tete Futter Om Ton Folony Ghattanonga Veneranit Rovers le Totter Meaipne Ov Birntingham Mobile Taras Nestiville Wille Dirmingham Bile Ting Taroy Prexby Valk Tittle Roel New Orleans Tucker Eelnn Bra Siigles Hile Gillespie

Michigan Ninth Bid to Five Conference Title this Week

Michigan, leading the Big Ten baseball race after a four game win streak, faces a key set of games this week including a doubleheader with Illinois and matchups against Minnesota Indiana and Ohio State. Town and Audiun are tied for second as the standings tighten ahead of weekend action.

Michigan Cinches BIG Ten Chicago Michigan Ahnais Urban Wolverines Hitling Gimoy Auidiaun Town Tnding Tardue Gaturette Lemnerow Chien Willy Whaoig Crbana Dk Ifieds Cevehimpions Saturnay

Amateur-Pro Golf In Definite Postponement Incomplete Series

Amateu r pro golf event in Austin is halted indefinitely after a disrupted round. Players Gil Hath Lewis Terincon and Keuben Allaigh were set to compete in the third of three tournaments. weather and timing issues forced postponement with several foursomes affected. Local notes mention Willow Springs and the Tulane winner context, but many details are garbled.

Gil Lewis Terincon Keuben Allaigh Austin Ton Lally Tervuron Willow Springs

Hagen Will Tour Europe Ahead Of U S Open

Walter Hagen plans a European tour starting May visiting Berlin Vienna the Riviera and Ireland. He will return for the national open campaign after exhibition matches then resume play in the United States.

Panis Walter Hagen Stark Europe Berlin Vienna Riviera Ireland Meeween United States

Derby Day Chaos Leaves Louisville Fans Dizzy

The text describes chaotic Derby Day at Churchill Downs with tangled names and unclear results. It mentions Tun, Bea Nip, Olga, and several uncertain entries by Harry Paya Whitney and other clubs. The account hints at a long winter book favorite breaking records amid tremulous wagering.

Louisville Churchill Downe Wang Derbp Teigh Coit

Southwestern pistol and rifle tournament finishes in Dallas

Dallas May 24 Trinity Rifle Club dominates the Southwestern team championship at the local club range. Sunday results show Trinity’s W. Wood 245 and other top scorers including D. OBL Watson 241 and A. aluave 440. Totals list Worth GC, Turner 236 and N. Smith 212, ending with Trinity 1191 and Brill 247 from Oklahoma 1108.

Dallas UFI Trinity Rifle Club Toar Trinity W. Wood Randle Randle, 2H, D, Obl Watson, 241; ¥. A. Aluave, 440 Ont S. We Gabold Ort Worth GC. Turner N. Smith Knight Vansbury Thomas Clahoma HY. Brill Ravenante FO Toye Te Wilson

Dr James Vance Wins El Paso Golf Title

Dr James Vance of El Paso Country Club defeated Billy Tooley to win the Western golf title Sunday at the El Paso course. The 57-year-old stylist bested Tooley in a match decided by three holes with four downpinny Afalia on the final greens.

EL Paso Tex James Vance Soallwestern Billy Tooley Oate Hut Ee Paso Country Club

Skeet Gunners Shine in Wet Field Shooting Meet

Skeet shooters faced a rain softened field as the Robston club hosted a competition under Loternich’s banner. J. J. Deury led with a standout 72 targets while top finishers included Adams Harris Barber Lauxhin and Gibbs with solid scores. Goilmat Dury Smart Stacklind McDonnel Leyton Holland and Whitehold also contributed strong scores in a tight field.

Aargety Dolla Satie Oy West Stucphire Chadwick Strick Abe Zerban S. Witchell Lyoice C. Batesmal Ha Barber Abe Lauxhlin

Major League Baseball Highlights and Scores from May Day

A garbled May Day box score roundup lists National and American League results with players such as Grantham Frisch Mowhil and Meusel. It mentions wins by Robins and Yankees, and losses by Cards, with scattered batting and pitching notes.

Sy Ie Grantham Pirates Truss Frisch Guede Tawi Ine Frisch Mowhil Garda Boubten Winsponelie Robins Te Pinklug Liss Beda Son Meusel Wonerss Ruth Yawis Sinthages Warcell White Sax Melituy Shey Lanes Piperam Tanks van B

Tunney Starts Out With Work on Road

Heavyweight champion Tunney begins road work as training tightens for the bout with Weenes. He shows fatigue after three miles yesterday and plans to push conditioning in the coming days before the first of the month. American Association results noted.

Tunney Tou Weenes

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